A young boy with Aspergers Syndrome had his bike stolen – but kind-hearted PSNI officers clubbed together to buy him a new one.

Little Adee was left devastated after his prized possession was taken from outside their flat in East Belfast.

But officers in Lisburn and Castlereagh had a whipround to get him a new one in time for Christmas.

The PSNI said: "Recently we were contacted by the mother of a young boy to tell us that his bicycle had been stolen from a communal area in their apartments. The boy, Adee, has Aspergers Syndrome and his bike was one of his most prized possessions.

"Last night police told Adee's mum Kirsty bring him to Dundonald Station for a chat. Officers at Lisburn and Castlereagh heard about the incident and put their hands in their pockets to buy him another bike as they didn't want to see him do without one this Christmas.

"Adee sat patiently with his mum and dad in the station and one of our officers told him to close his eyes. The officer produced the bike and Adee looked delighted and immediately whizzed around the station. We are glad he's a happy boy again.

"Merry Christmas Adee and ride safely young man. We are still investigating what happened to Adee's first bike. If you know, let US know."